Since Nebraska implemented new federal verification and eligibility Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program requirements last October, the state has seen a 25% decrease in SNAP enrollees as of August 2026.
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Gov. Jim Pillen issued an executive order directing the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to implement stronger accountability measures for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program dollars.
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At the fourth annual Early Childhood Summit hosted by Lincoln Littles, advocates discussed the role the state needs to play in solving the childcare crisis that is leaving families struggling.
Top Journal Star photos and videos for October 2026
Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea (10) celebrates after making a 50-yard run past Maryland defenders during the second half on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans release balloons after Nebraska's Mekhi Nelson, bottom left, celebrates with his team following the first touchdown by the Huskers in the first half on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Memorial Stadium.
Zaynab Totou is only in sixth grade, but she earned the attention of CEOs and seasoned professionals when she was celebrated as a Woman of the Year finalist at Inspire.
Water flows through Antelope Creek, a key urban flood control channel designed to handle storm runoff, beside North Antelope Valley Parkway on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Lincoln. The Lincoln Airport received 6.15 inches of rain Wednesday, setting an all-time record for rainfall in a single calendar day in Lincoln, according to the National Weather Service.
Entourage Institute of Beauty cosmetologists Cris Santiago, top left, and Aly Bangert, top right, cut hair for Adam Lucero, bottom left, and Kimberlee Turvey during the Project Connect event on Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Captured using a slow shutter speed, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.
U.S. President Donald Trump is joined by U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts as he speaks during a campaign event at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.
David Reacher wears a Make America Great Again hat with a Donald Trump themed duck on top of it as he waits in line outside of the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island.
Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) catches a touchdown under defense by Maryland's Messiah Delhomme (33) on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 at Memorial Stadium.
Waverly marching band members wait to perform pregame on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Waverly High School in Waverly. Gretna led Waverly 14-0 going into halftime.
Yellow butterflies in the Colias genus hang about in purple Aster flowers growing in a roadside ditch on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, near 56th Street and McKelvie Road in Lincoln.
